15 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1898
Page
1
Our stock of plain dress goods is moving fast with only a few pieces of blue and black serges and crevinettes remaining. These staples are priced to move, and customers cannot afford to miss them at these rates.
Paris dispatch reports Spain may withhold full treaty assent over Philippine debt and sovereignty. Spanish and American negotiators consider deferring to Wednesday as Madrid grapples with political constraints. Obdam transport reaches New York quarantine after Porto Rico and Santiago voyage.
We report Captain Sigsbee will be the first navy officer to draw prize money from the war with Spain. The loss of the Beatormel cargo was appraised at 13 000 dollars, with half to the government and half to the officers and crew. Sigsbee’s share will be the maximum allowed for a commanding officer. The prize funds from other actions are being adjudicated and will be paid in coming weeks.
Atlanta notices President McKinley approves the peace jubilee program for December 1 and 15 with a state visit and grand events. The president will be greeted by the governor and legislature, attend a reception, banquet at Capital City club, and review a 30,000-strong parade before a public address. Several high officials and generals have sent formal acceptances, and railroads offer reduced Jubilee week rates. The piece also notes the First and Second Georgia mustering out and other regional briefs.
W A Le Manley editor of the Wilmington Record fled Wilmington to Asbury Park after his office was burned by white citizens amid riots sparked by a misquoted Record editorial. He says he cannot discuss details to protect others and claims the inflammation grew from misquotation fed to white voters for political aims. He also notes personal losses and uncertainty about returning to North Carolina.
Lieutenant Herman G. Dresel of the United States Navy ended his life in the Carrollton hotel, allegedly due to orders to Manila to join the USS Zafiro. He locked himself in the restroom and fired a pistol, leaving a note and a telegram seeking order exchanges. Dresel, 38 or 40, known at the navy pay office, had no known troubles and had recently been transferred from the Essex to Manila. The incident follows his refusal to go overseas and a career spanning from Annapolis appointment in 1876 to lieutenant in 1896.
In Monon Alabama on November 11 Hon William C Davis retires from the First Alabama circuit solicitor race and backs Oscar L Gray of Chota to win. Other candidates remain D F McCall and Mrs Gesaner of this city and Mrs Weeckly of Florence with many party members arriving last night for the race as the field tightens.
A merchant advertises a wide stock of hats shirts collars neckwear sunbursts gloves handbags and suit cases with deep discounts promising to close out the entire stock at cost and urging customers to visit soon for bargains.
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